Police said Martin Paulk, 23, of Syracuse, was shot multiple times in the street near the 9 Eleven Grocery & Deli. According to witnesses, either one or two suspects shot the man, he said.

After he was shot Paulk ran up East Laurel Street toward Catherine Street before he collapsed. Whoever shot Paulk fled up East Laurel Street and through several backyards.

The victim was taken by ambulance to Upstate University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Police were initially not able to identify the victim yet because he was not carrying identification.

Paulk was later positively identified by his family and through fingerprints.

Police are continuing to investigate the homicide.

Anyone who can identify the victim or who has information about the fatal shooting is asked to contact Syracuse police at 315-442-5222.